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| − | a Dhoti or Doti is the traditional men's garment in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 7 yards long, wrapped around the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist. It is very similar to a [[sarong]]. | + | a Dhoti or Doti is the traditional men's garment in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 7 yards long, wrapped around the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist. It is very similar to a [[sarong]], or a [[Sari]]. |
Typically Dhoti are [[White]], [[Ivory]] or [[Saffron]]. In northern India, the garment is worn with a [[Kurta]] on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a dhuti panjabi in the East. | Typically Dhoti are [[White]], [[Ivory]] or [[Saffron]]. In northern India, the garment is worn with a [[Kurta]] on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a dhuti panjabi in the East. | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 11 August 2009
a Dhoti or Doti is the traditional men's garment in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 7 yards long, wrapped around the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist. It is very similar to a sarong, or a Sari.
Typically Dhoti are White, Ivory or Saffron. In northern India, the garment is worn with a Kurta on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a dhuti panjabi in the East.
